Language learning for specific purposes Books
LUP - University of Michigan Press Reading Skills for Success A Guide to Academic
Book SynopsisThis guide to advanced reading skills can be used in conjunction with any introductory tertiary level text. Students using this book will develop their text-based processing skills by developing a better understanding of word-level clues and recognising different types of text structures.
£19.90
The University of Michigan Press Michigan Guide to English for Academic Success
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£33.50
Cambridge University Press Test Your English Vocabulary in Use Elementary
Book SynopsisTest Your English Vocabulary in Use Elementary 2nd edition can be used on its own or with the companion volume English Vocabulary in Use Elementary 2nd edition. It is a handy book of tests covering the vocabulary practised in English Vocabulary in Use Elementary 2nd edition.
£19.60
Cambridge University Press Using Corpora in the Language Classroom
Book SynopsisExplains and illustrates how teachers can use corpora to create classroom materials and activities to address specific class needs.Table of ContentsChapter 3: Using corpus internet resources in the classroom 1. Using internet resources – What to look for and what to avoid. 2. Using 'pre-processed' material (e.g., academic word list sites) 3. Interfacing with corpora on line (e.g.,MICASE, Corpus of American English) 4. Putting it together Chapter 4: Using corpus material and creating specialized corpora 1. Creating corpus materials for classroom use 2. Developing hands-on corpus activities 3. Guiding students using corpus activities to help them discover patterns of language use 4. Developing corpora for classroom use 5. Putting it together Chapter 5: Bringing it into the classroom: Example activities and descriptions of corpora in the classroom (25 – 30 pages double spaced) 1. Introduction 2. Example activities 3. Examples from the classroom 4. Putting it together References Appendices Appendix A: Resources for activities This appendix will contain word lists, concordance output and other material based on corpus research that can be used to create activities outlined in the book and also as a resource for future activities that teachers can create for their particular teaching contexts. Appendix B: Corpus Resources A briefly annotated list of corpora and tools. A selected bibliography of corpus linguistics and language teaching. Selected journal articles and books on corpus linguistics and language teaching.
£42.25
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Academic English B1 Intermediate
Book SynopsisA three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.
£25.72
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Academic English C1 Advanced Teachers
Book SynopsisA three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.
£24.43
Cambridge University Press Writing from Within Level 1 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisWriting from Within Second edition prepares students for paragraph and composition writing, while making the process enjoyable. The Teacher''s Manual contains teaching notes, additional activities, and a complete answer key.
£31.84
Cambridge University Press Writing from Within Level 2 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisWriting from Within Second edition prepares students for paragraph and composition writing, while making the process enjoyable. The Teacher''s Manual contains teaching notes, additional activities, and a complete answer key.
£31.84
Cambridge University Press Study Listening A Course in Listening to Lectures and Note Taking
Book SynopsisA course for intermediate and advanced level students focusing on listening to lectures and note-taking.
£32.45
Cambridge University Press Study Speaking A Course in Spoken English for
Book SynopsisThis course is for intermediate and above students who need to speak English in connection with academic work.
£29.20
Cambridge University Press Writers at Work The Paragraph Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisThe Teacher's Manual to Writers at Work: The Paragraph provides an introduction to the course, teaching tips for every activity, and an extensive answer key.
£20.44
Cambridge University Press Text Role and Context
Book SynopsisThis text explores fundamental issues relating to student literacies and instructor roles and practices within academic contexts.Table of Contents1. Literacy and pedagogy: three views; 2. Genre knowledge and socioliteracies: what readers and writers may share; 3. Genres and social forces: homely and academic texts; 4. Discourse communities/communities of practice: membership, conflict and diversity; 5. Our special roles: literacy practitioners as campus mediators and researchers; 6. Students as researchers: investigating texts, processes and contexts; 7. The socioliterate classroom: basic tenets and goals; 8. Putting tenets and goals into practice: using portfolios in literacy classrooms; 9. Conclusion.
£44.60
Cambridge University Press Welcome Teachers Book
Book SynopsisWelcome! is an intermediate level course for people who need to use or who are preparing to use English in their day-to-day work in the tourism, hospitality and travel industries.
£26.75
Cambridge University Press Writers at Work The Essay
Book SynopsisThe Teacher's Manual to Writers at Work: The Essay provides an introduction to the course, teaching tips for every activity, and an extensive answer key.
£20.44
Cambridge University Press Values Philosophies and Beliefs in TESOL Making a Statement
Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking and practical book leads second language teachers to consider their views and values concerning their work.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Terms and processes for a philosophy of ES/FL teaching; Chapter 2 - The early history and philosophies of school; Chapter 3 – Language teaching traditions in historical and philosophical context; Chapter 4 - Isms and systems; Chapter 5 – Two recent philosophical movements, language teaching, and the way the world is going (perhaps); Chapter 6 - Epistemology and the S/FL teacher; Chapter 7 - Ethics and morals; Chapter 8 – Mainstream social and political philosophy and language education; Chapter 9 - Radical alternatives; Chapter 10 - Some continuing tensions for S/FL teachers; Chapter 11 – Aims, and other components of a teaching philosophy, empirical studies; 12 A concluding comment; References ; Footnotes
£39.91
Cambridge University Press Using Surveys in Language Programs
Book SynopsisThis text presents a comprehensive but practical overview of how to develop and implement effective survey projects.Table of Contents1. Planning a survey project; 2. Designing a survey instrument; 3. Gathering and compiling survey data; 4. Analyzing survey data statistically; 5. Analyzing survey data qualitatively; 6. Reporting on a survey project
£39.91
Cambridge University Press usingauthenticvideointhelanguageclassroom
Book SynopsisUsing Authentic Video in the Language Classroom provides practical support and activities for teachers who want to use video with their learners.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; Why use authentic video?; What you need; Ways of using video; How to use this book; General guidelines for video activities; PART A: VIDEO DRAMA INTRODUCTION: Why and what?;1 FEATURE FILMS; Doing a film; The film and the book; 2 OTHER VIDEO DRAMA: Drama series; Sitcoms; Soap operas; 3 SHORT SEQUENCES:Drama clips; Comedy sketches; PART B: NON-FICTION VIDEO : INTRODUCTION: Why and what?;1 PROGRAMMES ABOUT REAL LIFE: Documentaries; News, weather, national events and speeches; Interviews and talkshows; Sports programmes and gameshows; 2 SHOR T SEQUENCES & PROMOTIONS; Non-fiction clips; TV commercials; Music video; PART C: ACTIVITIES WITH AUTHENTIC VIDEO: Video comprehension; Alphabetical bank of activities; Activities classified; Glossary
£32.07
Pearson Education Limited English for Tourism Ready to Order Workbook
Book SynopsisThe series builds learner confidence in the professional skills needed for the tourist industry whilst developing their language awareness. Students practise these skills in realistic case studies that reflect topical tourism issues.
£17.30
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Phrasal Verbs
Book SynopsisContaining a range of word games, quizzes and exercises, this workbook will help build vocabulary confidence in a fun, memorable way.
£12.84
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Living in the Uk All You Need to Pass Your Exams Vocabulary Workbook
Book SynopsisCheck Your Vocabulary for Living in the UK is a new title in the range which focuses on the everyday English vocabulary required for would-be British citizens and people for whom English is a second language who want to live, study and work in the UK.
£12.84
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Check Your English Vocabulary for Banking Finance All You Need to Improve Your Vocabulary Check Your Vocabulary
Book SynopsisThis workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core banking and financial terminology. It includes a variety of engaging activities such as word games, crosswords, speaking exercises and group games, which make learning easy and fun.
£12.84
Kogan Page Ltd How to Master the IELTS
Book SynopsisChris Tyreman has 12 years' experience of coaching candidates in Maths, English and IQ tests. He is a tutor for distance learners studying for GCSE maths and the QTS skills tests and the author of learning materials used in colleges of further and higher education. He has written 'How to Master Nursing Calculations', also published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Section - ONE: Test 1; Chapter - 01: Listening (1); Chapter - 02: Reading (1); Chapter - 03: Writing (1); Chapter - 04: Speaking (1); Section - TWO: Test 2; Chapter - 05: Listening (2); Chapter - 06: Reading (2); Chapter - 07: Writing (2); Chapter - 08: Speaking (2); Section - THREE: Test 3; Chapter - 09: Listening (3); Chapter - 10: Reading (3); Chapter - 11: Writing (3); Chapter - 12: Speaking (3); Section - FOUR: Test 4; Chapter - 13: Listening (4); Chapter - 14: Reading (4); Chapter - 15: Writing (4); Chapter - 16: Speaking (4); Section - FIVE: General Reading and Writing Test A; Chapter - 17: General Training Reading Test A; Chapter - 18: General Training Writing Test A; Section - SIX: General Reading and Writing Test B; Chapter - 19: General Training Reading Test B; Chapter - 20: General Training Writing Test B; Section - SEVEN: Audio-Scripts for the Listening Tests; Section - EIGHT: Answers; Chapter - 21: Marking Scheme; Chapter - 22: Test 1; Chapter - 23: Test 2; Chapter - 24: Test 3; Chapter - 25: Test 4; Chapter - 26: General Training Test A; Chapter - 27: General Training Test A; Chapter - 28: Reading Section Expanded Answers
£15.29
MP-MLA Modern Lanuage Assoc An Introduction to Old Irish
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£26.55
Montserrat Publishing Fluent Everyday English Book 4 in the Everyday
Book SynopsisFluent Everyday English is the fourth and final book in the Practical EverydayEnglish series and follows the same format as the previous three titles. These self-study books are designed to improve the everyday vocabulary of adult advancedstudents of English as a foreign language.
£14.89
Montserrat Publishing Advanced Everyday English
Book SynopsisAdvanced Everyday English is book 2 in the Everyday English series ). This book will teach you advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms with excellent examples and constant repetition. Each of the nine chapters ends with written dialogue and exercises to practise and test you on what you have studied in that chapter. .
£15.49
Taylor & Francis English for Medical Communication
Book SynopsisEnglish for Medical Communication: A Guide to Course Design is a practical guide to the design of health communication courses in English for Academic/Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP). Written by an experienced team of EAP/ESP practitioners teaching communication courses to medical students, the chapters cover ten key areas in medical communication, such as reporting patient history, writing a medico-legal report, discussing ethical cases, writing a Wikipedia article in medicine, and presenting community project findings in a research report.The book covers medical communication among healthcare professionals with laypersons and researchers. Each chapter introduces course design principles, teaching approaches and techniques, course materials with effective classroom tasks, and studentsâ sample assignments. Each chapter also provides resources to support teachers in designing courses in a wider international context.Including up-to-date literature on key concepts and
£41.79
Taylor & Francis Translating Tourism
Book SynopsisThis engaging textbook provides an in-depth examination of tourist discourse and communication and a guide to how to translate tourism texts.Through analysis of the linguistic, intercultural, and socially inclusive aspects of tourist communication, this volume covers both conventional and digital forms of tourist texts and explores the unique attributes of tourist discourse, including its lexical, syntactic, and textual qualities, and how these affect translation processes. Special emphasis is placed on the translation of digital tourist information, guided tours, and accessible tourism discourse, highlighting the need for a functional and flexible translation methodology. The authors posit that tourist translation transcends simple language transmission, functioning as a mediatory act that necessitates cultural adaptation, knowledge of accessibility, and persuasive methods customised for varied audiences. Synthesising concepts from tourist studies, discourse analysis, and translation studies, this accessible textbook merge theoretical views with practical examples to provide a key resource for researchers, translators, and professionals in translation studies, tourism communication, English language and linguistics.
£37.99
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd How To Master English as a Multilingual
Book SynopsisBased on years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers, this insightful How To guide describes not only the particular challenges that multilinguals face compared to native English speakers but also the unique benefits of working in multiple languages.Trade Review‘It's tough to imagine a person better suited to write this book than Shai Dothan. I'm really glad he has taken the time to share his impressively multilingual wisdom with the world.’ -- Patrick Barry, University of Michigan, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I AS YOU SOW … LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS 1. Taming the tongue and producing bad poems 2. What to read before you begin 3. Learning habits for multilinguals 4. Work habits for writers 5. Tools to assist your writing 6. How to build your English vocabulary 7. Speaking, writing, and developing your inner ear 8. The conflation of spoken and written English 9. The music of English 10. Know thyself—how to correct repeating mistakes 11. Polyglot fatigue 12. How to deliver a lecture 13. How to prepare for a lecture in English 14. Grasp the soul of the English language 15. Why and how to read English poetry 16. Build your own literary canon 17. Study by heart 18. What to read to hone your skills 19. Focus 20. Start working. Now. PART II … SO SHALL YOU REAP: USING YOUR ADVANTAGES AS A MULTILINGUAL 21. Breaking the rules 22. Thinking in a non-English way 23. Why I like satellites 24. The switch 25. Think while you speak 26. Loan words and the perks of knowing etymologies 27. Publishing in multiple languages PART III USING YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS 28. How to excel in exams 29. If you cannot find a good idea, find ten bad ones 30. How to talk about your budding research 31. Do you have a hypothesis? 32. How to write an abstract 33. How to write a tentative table of contents 34. How to write an introduction 35. Descriptive sections and case studies 36. Theoretical sections 37. The conclusion 38. How to make a research time plan and stick to it 39. Write memos to yourself 40. How to divide your ideas in the thesis 41. How to edit your thesis 42. Your first interview in English Conclusion Index
£75.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd How To Master English as a Multilingual
Book SynopsisBased on years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers, this insightful How To guide describes not only the particular challenges that multilinguals face compared to native English speakers but also the unique benefits of working in multiple languages.Trade Review‘It's tough to imagine a person better suited to write this book than Shai Dothan. I'm really glad he has taken the time to share his impressively multilingual wisdom with the world.’ -- Patrick Barry, University of Michigan, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I AS YOU SOW … LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS 1. Taming the tongue and producing bad poems 2. What to read before you begin 3. Learning habits for multilinguals 4. Work habits for writers 5. Tools to assist your writing 6. How to build your English vocabulary 7. Speaking, writing, and developing your inner ear 8. The conflation of spoken and written English 9. The music of English 10. Know thyself—how to correct repeating mistakes 11. Polyglot fatigue 12. How to deliver a lecture 13. How to prepare for a lecture in English 14. Grasp the soul of the English language 15. Why and how to read English poetry 16. Build your own literary canon 17. Study by heart 18. What to read to hone your skills 19. Focus 20. Start working. Now. PART II … SO SHALL YOU REAP: USING YOUR ADVANTAGES AS A MULTILINGUAL 21. Breaking the rules 22. Thinking in a non-English way 23. Why I like satellites 24. The switch 25. Think while you speak 26. Loan words and the perks of knowing etymologies 27. Publishing in multiple languages PART III USING YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS 28. How to excel in exams 29. If you cannot find a good idea, find ten bad ones 30. How to talk about your budding research 31. Do you have a hypothesis? 32. How to write an abstract 33. How to write a tentative table of contents 34. How to write an introduction 35. Descriptive sections and case studies 36. Theoretical sections 37. The conclusion 38. How to make a research time plan and stick to it 39. Write memos to yourself 40. How to divide your ideas in the thesis 41. How to edit your thesis 42. Your first interview in English Conclusion Index
£23.75
Cambridge University Press Making Connections Level 1 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisMaking Connections Second edition Level 1 Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions for each activity type as well as a complete answer key. Photocopiable unit tests contain additional thematic readings and assess how well students have learned the unit's reading skills and the unit's target vocabulary.
£17.85
Cambridge University Press Academic Encounters Level 2 Teachers Manual Reading and Writing
Book SynopsisAcademic Encounters Level 2 Teacher's Manual Reading and Writing: American Studies contains general teaching guidelines for the course, tasks by task teaching suggestions, answers for all tasks, and unit quizzes and quiz answers.
£29.30
Cambridge University Press Academic Encounters Level 3 Teachers Manual Reading and Writing
Book SynopsisAcademic Encounters Second edition is a paired skills series with a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. Academic Encounters Level 3 Teacher''s Manual Reading and Writing Life in Society will contain general teaching guidelines for the course, tasks by task teaching suggestions, answers for all tasks, and chapter quizzes and quiz answers.
£29.30
Cambridge University Press Discovering Fiction An Introduction Students Book
Book SynopsisNorth American short stories enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature. Discovering Fiction, Second Edition, An Introduction Student's Book presents stories with universal appeal to engage students and make them think. Among the authors included are Sinclair Lewis, Kate Chopin, Mark Twain, and Morley Callaghan. Extensive pre-reading activities capture students' interest. Post-reading activities check their comprehension, increase their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and provide thought-provoking discussion and writing assignments. Literary term explanations and tasks enhance students' appreciation of literature.
£32.69
Cambridge University Press Breakthrough to CLIL for Chemistry Age 14
Book SynopsisA series of workbooks offering integrated content and language support for specific subjects. Breakthrough to CLIL for Chemistry, Age 14+ helps ESL/EAL students get the most out of their studies when learning subjects through the medium of English. The workbook contains exercises set within the context of core topics to consolidate understanding, embedding practice in aspects of language central to the subject in question. It is designed to support any Chemistry curriculum for students aged 1416, including UK GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and IB MYP. The book should be used alongside a core textbook and may be used within the classroom or as a self-study or homework resource.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The nature of matter; 2. Atoms, molecules and the Periodic Table; 3. Air and water; 4. Chemical bonding; 5. Chemical reactions; 6. Acids, bases and salts; 7. Quantitative chemistry; 8. Reaction rate and energy; 9. Reactivity of metals; 10. Industrial chemistry; 11. Organic chemistry; Answer key; Language file
£14.53
Cambridge University Press Academic Writing Skills 1 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisAcademic Writing Skills 1 takes students through a step-by-step process from writing a paragraph to essays. It is appropriate for students new to academic writing who need general training in essay writing skills.
£26.21
Cambridge University Press Making Connections Level 3 Skills and Strategies for Academic Reading
Book SynopsisMaking Connections Third edition Level 3 Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions for each activity type as well as a complete answer key. Photocopiable unit tests contain additional thematic readings and assess how well students have learned the unit's reading skills and the unit's target vocabulary.
£20.44
Cambridge University Press Making Connections Level 2 Skills and Strategies for Academic Reading
Book SynopsisMaking Connections Second edition Level 2 Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions for each activity type as well as a complete answer key. Photocopiable unit tests contain additional thematic readings and assess how well students have learned the unit's reading skills and the unit's target vocabulary.
£20.44
Cambridge University Press Breakthrough to CLIL for Physics Age 14 Workbook
Book SynopsisA series of workbooks offering integrated content and language support for specific subjects. Breakthrough to CLIL for Physics, Age 14+ helps ESL/EAL students get the most out of their studies when learning subjects through the medium of English. The workbook contains exercises set within the context of core topics to consolidate understanding, embedding practice in aspects of language central to the subject in question. It is designed to support any Physics curriculum for students aged 14?16, including UK GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and IB MYP. The book should be used alongside a core textbook as well as classroom instruction, and may be used within the classroom or as a self-study or homework resource.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Making measurements; 2. Describing motion; 3. The effects of forces; 4. Energy and work; 5. Thermal physics; 6. Sound and waves; 7. Light and other electromagnetic radiation; 8. Magnetism and static electricity; 9. Electric circuits; 10. Electromagnetism; 11. Atomic physics; Answer key; Language file.
£11.75
Cambridge University Press Academic Writing Skills 2 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisAcademic Writing Skills is a three-volume essay writing course for students that develops students'' abilities to compose college-level essays. Academic Writing Skills 2 takes students through a step-by-step process of writing expository, argumentative, and compare and contrast essays. It is appropriate for students wishing to focus on specific essay types that require the use and integration of sources to complete academic writing tasks.
£27.26
Cambridge University Press Academic Encounters Level 2 American Studies
Book SynopsisAcademic Encounters Level 2 Teacher's Manual Listening and Speaking: American Studies contains general teaching guidelines for the course, task by task teaching suggestions, answers for all tasks, audio and video scripts, and unit quizzes and quiz answers.
£26.76
Cambridge University Press Academic Encounters Level 1 Teachers Manual
Book SynopsisAcademic Encounters Second edition is a paired skills series with a sustained content approach to teach skills necessary for taking academic courses in English. Academic Encounters Level 1 Teacher''s Manual Reading and Writing: The Natural World contains general teaching guidelines for the course, tasks by task teaching suggestions, answers for all tasks, and unit quizzes and quiz answers.
£27.84
Cambridge University Press Breakthrough to CLIL for Biology Age 14 Workbook
Book SynopsisA series of workbooks offering integrated content and language support for specific subjects.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Classification; 2. Cell structure and function; 3. The chemicals of life; 4. Animal nutrition; 5. Plant nutrition; 6. Transport in animals and plants; 7. Respiration; 8. Coordination and homeostasis; 9. Reproduction; 10. Inheritance and evolution; 11. Ecology; Answer key; Language file.
£11.75
WW Norton & Co Touch the Future
Book SynopsisA revelatory collection of essays on the DeafBlind experience, and a manifesto on the power and untapped potential of touch
£18.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC English in Global Aviation
Book SynopsisEric Friginal is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of International Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University, USAElizabeth Mathews is Assistant Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, Arizona and Worldwide Campuses, USA Jennifer Roberts is Aviation English Specialist, College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, Arizona and Worldwide Campuses, USATrade ReviewFascinating for anyone interested in linguistics ... Many of the more specific examples throughout the book are organised into easy to read tables and figures ... It lays down a very good basic overview and could inspire readers either to learn more about this specific linguistic field or to pursue a role as an aviation English trainer. * Babel Magazine *With the teaching and testing of Aviation English undergoing such rapid expansion, this comprehensive and accessible volume will be invaluable to researchers and practitioners alike. It is particularly pleasing to see that the scope of the work extends well beyond the traditional focus on communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. * John Read, Emeritus Professor of Applied Language Studies, University of Auckland, New Zealand *An invaluable contribution to improving the safety of the most global of all businesses. By addressing both linguistics and human factors, this book will enhance teacher training and testing and promote best practices in communication throughout the aviation industry. It also establishes a foundation for continuing research with the potential to heighten awareness of risk factors and enhance future investigations. As the world’s leading aviation educator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University takes our responsibility to ensure safer skies seriously. English in Global Aviation provides us with a new tool to build proficiency in the international language of civil aviation for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers. * P. Barry Butler, President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA *This book explains why and how English became the lingua franca of aviation. It demonstrates through the history of accidents and near-misses, together with research findings, that mastery of phraseology is insufficient for safety of flight. Experts in their area, the writers narrate the story in academic and professional voices, making this an authoritative work on the topic, and keeping the reader interested from cover to cover. * Marjo Mitsutomi, Professor, Department of Foreign Language, Osaka Gakuin University, Japan *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements List of Major Abbreviations Part I: Context 1. English in Global Aviation: Historical Perspectives 2. English Proficiency and the International Civil Aviation Organization 3. Language as a Human Factor in Aviation Part II: Research 4. English in Global Aviation: Research Perspectives 5. The Language of Aviation: Corpus-Based Analysis of Aviation Discourse 6. Pilot-Controller Communication: A Multidimensional Analysis Part III: Pedagogy 7. Aviation English Pedagogy: Contexts and Settings 8. The Development of Aviation English Programs 9. Ab-initio Aviation English Notes References Index
£27.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Teaching EnglishMedium Instruction Courses in
Book SynopsisThis book provides practical help and guidance for non-native English-speaking higher education lecturers faced with the need to deliver lectures and seminars in English. It builds on the authors'' years of experience as researchers and teacher trainers in the area of English Medium Instruction (EMI), combining practical advice and research findings with useful case studies from different global settings, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Slovakia, Spain, the UK and the USA, and a range of subject areas, such as philosophy, mathematics and genetics. The authors present an overview of what generally happens when university teachers make the transition to teaching in English. After dispelling some common myths and setting out priorities, Ruth Breeze and Carmen Sancho Guinda move on to explain how practitioners can prepare to give lectures and interact with both local and international students effectively in English, tackling difficult issues, such as encouraging participation, promTrade ReviewThis is an important reference work for disciplinary teachers and lecturers in EMI settings. Given the major increase in EMI around the world, there has been a need for such a book as this which focuses on practical aspects of instruction as well as discussion of issues in EMI today. * Helen Louise Basturkmen, Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics, The University of Auckland, New Zealand *An immensely practical, timely book for higher education teachers worldwide, well researched and with an abundance of helpful suggestions illustrated by case studies. The book is aimed at speakers of English as an additional language, but would be equally valuable for anyone engaged in university teaching. Highly recommended! * Julia Miller, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, The University of Adelaide, Australia *Given the increasing role of EMI in higher education across globe, this book is a timely and insightful reference for how the instruction can be robustly implemented and researched. Readers gain unique information which is based on teaching experience and research findings with useful case studies from different pedagogical settings. * Feng (Kevin) Jiang, Kuang Yaming Distinguished Professor of Applied Linguistics, Jilin University, China *This book is highly recommended for its accessibility and breadth. It provides a very comprehensive guide with theoretical and practical knowledge that prospective university teachers around the world need about English medium instruction. This resourceful book covers a lot of areas and materials, from approaches and methodologies to different modes, formats, activities, and contexts of teaching. Each chapter has a clear structure with a wealth of worksheets, varied case studies, rich classroom ideas for different subject areas and useful points for reflection. It is a valuable book on topics and issues that are fundamental to teaching English-medium instruction courses. * Lillian Wong, Senior Lecturer and Chair of the Research and Professional Development Committee, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations 1. The Rise of EMI: Globalisation and the International University Scene 2. What Does Implementing EMI Mean in Practice? 3. Lecturing in English 4. Interacting with Students 5. Assignments and Assessment 6. Teamwork, Networks and Resources 7. Achieving Excellence in Global Settings 8. The Way Ahead References Index
£26.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) New Perspectives on Academic Writing
Book SynopsisBernd Herzogenrath is Professor of American Studies at the University of Frankfurt, Germany.Trade ReviewCan academic writing ‘unwrite itself’? Redirect itself toward infusing ‘the Academy’ with forms of writing that aim to disrupt its usual forms of critique and communicative accessibility? This collection introduces a welter of unfamiliar forces into the wording of thought, strategies that inspire to seed a 'bomb' of differences. * jan jagodzinski, Professor of Visual Art and Media Education, University of Alberta, Canada *This book aims to put the heat back in academic writing and unfreeze it from the rigour mortis it has suffered from for years. It is heart-warming to add this to my collection of books that will help free us from the tyrannies of dry, stale and crusty academic writing. * Mark Ingham, Reader in Critical and Nomadic Pedagogies, National Teaching Fellow and UAL Senior Teaching Scholar, University of the Arts London, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Thing That Wouldn’t Die, Bernd Herzogenrath (University of Frankfurt, Germany) 1. The Structure and System of Academic Writing, Levi R. Bryant (Collin College, USA) 2. Walking on Sunshine, Jessie Beier & Jason Wallin (University of Alberta, Canada) 3. Science Fictioning Devices, David Burrows (Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK) and Simon O’Sullivan (Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK) 4. Mythoplasia and Fictioning in Academic Practice: “Writing, Other”, Liana Psarologaki (University of Suffolk, UK) 5. [Fill in the Blank], Kalani Michell (University of California, USA) 6. How can one be Farocki?, Rembert Hüser (University of Frankfurt, Germany) 7. Step 2 Hearing: “The Parties Agree to Use Their Best Efforts”. A Dramatic Academic Work, Jennifer Hayashida (USA) 8. Writing the Unwritable: Unraveling Worlds, Julie Vulcan (Australia) 9. Writing In Between, Anna Gibbs (Western Sydney University, Australia) 10. Unwriting for the Anthropocene: Looking at the Disaster from the Inside…, David R. Cole (Western Sydney University, Australia) 11. La Mise en Abyme: Placing “Academic Writing” in Scare Quotes, Mick Wilson (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) 12. Abstract Academic Expressionism: an Alternative Aesthetics, Anne Pirrie (University of the West of Scotland, UK) 13. Affective Academic Writing, Bernd Herzogenrath (University of Frankfurt, Germany) 14. Write to Life, Erin Manning (Concordia University, Canada) Index
£85.50
Pearson Education Limited Market Leader ESP Book Working Across Cultures
Book SynopsisThe Market Leader specialist titles extends the scope of the Market Leader series and allows teachers to focus on the reading skills and vocabulary development required for specific areas of business.
£15.57
Pearson Education Limited Market Leader ESP Book Human Resources
Book Synopsis The Market Leader specialist titles extends the scope of the Market Leader series and allows teachers to focus on the reading skills and vocabulary development required for specific areas of business.
£15.57
